Angry UGers

Jimmy Page sucks at guitar.
That probably got your attention. Dear apologies to Jimmy Page and all fans (I am a fan myself), but I bet most people immediately scrolled down to write a hate comment.
This article has nothing to do with Jimmy Page; however, it has come to my attention that the UG community is always fighting over some random joke people popped in or flaming some artist or whatever. I'm no preacher, but I'm a devoted musician and use this site for musical reference and news, and it's great - I've been using it for years now. But like I said, I use it for musical purposes; to share ideas/opinions, be inspired, learn, teach, about music and fellow guitarists.
I think of UG as an online bar that dudes come in, have a beer, and discuss stuff with friends or new people you happen to meet - and like any other place in the world, there are the enthusiasts, theory freaks, experts, and novice players. Usually don't walk into a bar prepared to punch someone because they have different opinions from me.
OK, there the exceptions of those who throw totally unreasonable, insensible things out into the universe (I don't mean to be a hypocrite, but Axl... I used to be a big fan, dude) that do deserve a beating, but otherwise, why get worked up about somebody's thoughts or a little comment? Is it because we're a bunch of dudes that like rock and metal? Ego battle (Charlie Murphy)? Genuine pondering; no sarcasm intended.
Don't mean to sound like a counselor or anything, just my 2 cents. UG has been awesome and it'd be great if it kept being awesome for as long as there's something to be learned about music (forever). Kudos to those who took the time to read this article.

UG is probably 80% prepubescent angsty kids/teenagers that are trying to figure out who they are, and just get a little bit of a lot of angry when people have different opinions on things different to theirs. No sense acknowledging it and risk fanning the flames if it's just going to keep happening. The angry people today will grow out of it, and then new people will find this site and be angry on here. It's the circle of life-- just like in Lion King.

Hate to say this, but this isn't just UG. Everyone is hateful everywhere. It is just contemporary culture rearing its ugly little head again. Since the 60s individuality has been the big thing, and most people think the best way to stand out is to be the smartest person in the room. Sorry broski, but this just the way things work out. To burndttoast, I agree, the age of the site users has something to do with it, but you have fully grown adults who act in the same childish manner. Everyone is a dick, it transcends age, race, and lifestyle.

With regards to the hate-spewing, misinformed, topically uneducated, and general waste of space-type people (in what should be a tight knit, brotherhood-like community).... I think a quote from one of the 'founding fathers' of heavy, james hetfield, summarizes it best:
'the empty can rattles the most'

I think it's been said here already but I have to agree, it seems no matter where you go on the web, there's some kind of flaming or trolling going on with no logical purpose other than to just flame, troll or generally piss everyone off. Frankly, I hate these kinds of posts with a passion, I see no reason for it to happen anywhere at anytime. Now don't think I'm saying people should 'stfu' or that I'm some prudish tight-wad or anything, I firmly believe everyone's got the right to voice their opinions, but it doesn't mean I have to like or agree with them all. I just choose to comment constructively, if you don't...to quote Voltaire: I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
I will say this: Those who reply to flame/hate comments are unfortunately just pouring fuel on the fire. Their intentions may be honorable and rational, but as the maxim seems to go: "Haters gonna hate, flamers gonna flame, and trolls gonna troll." Hence, I rarely read comments anywhere or participate in them.
In this one, I make an exception. I dare say so far it's been pretty good/respectful. Always nice to see